CATALYST INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1962

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER MCCOLLUM

Phone

2125147600

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CATALYST INC, founded in 1962, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $15.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $21.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

CATALYST IS THE LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS FOR WOMEN THROUGH WORKPLACE INCLUSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,560,169

RESEARCH THE RESEARCH TEAM CONDUCTS APPLIED RESEARCH TO PROMOTE GENDER, RACIAL AND ETHNIC INCLUSION IN WORKPLACES AROUND THE WORLD. THIS RESEARCH CULMINATES IN PUBLISHED STUDIES THAT INCLUDE FINDINGS FROM INTERVIEWS, FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEYS, AS WELL AS COMPANY BEST PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPANIES AND FIRMS CREATING EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES FOR WOMEN AND MEN. CATALYST CONDUCTS RESEARCH GLOBALLY AND HAS PRODUCED REPORTS SPECIFIC TO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE, AND AUSTRALIA.

Program 2

Expenses: $3,591,709

THE GLOBAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ("GMC") THE GMC TEAM SHAPES, ENHANCES, AND ELEVATES THE CATALYST BRAND, MISSION, AND VALUES TO SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE CREATION AND...

THE GLOBAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ("GMC") THE GMC TEAM SHAPES, ENHANCES, AND ELEVATES THE CATALYST BRAND, MISSION, AND VALUES TO SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE CREATION AND PROMOTION OF CATALYST PRODUCTS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES. GMC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING, LAUNCHING, AND PROMOTING CATALYST CONTENT; MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA; DEVELOPING POLICY MESSAGING; PRODUCING PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS; PLANNING AND EXECUTING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS; AND EXPANDING THE CATALYST DIGITAL FOOTPRINT.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,123,147

NATIONAL EDUCATION NATIONAL EDUCATION FOSTERS AWARENESS AND INFORMS DECISION MAKERS OF THE CHANGING ROLE AND NEEDS OF WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE BY PROMOTING CATALYST'S MISSION OF ADVANCING WOMEN IN...

NATIONAL EDUCATION NATIONAL EDUCATION FOSTERS AWARENESS AND INFORMS DECISION MAKERS OF THE CHANGING ROLE AND NEEDS OF WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE BY PROMOTING CATALYST'S MISSION OF ADVANCING WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS, CATALYST'S RESEARCH, AND SERVICES. NATIONAL EDUCATION ALSO INCLUDES THE EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC PLANS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF CATALYST'S MISSION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN, EUROPEAN AND ASIAN BUSINESS COMMUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,458,822

Program Service Revenue $3,226,689

Investment Income $1,853,034

Other Revenue $-10,417

TOTAL REVENUE $15,528,128

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $14,181,472

Fundraising Expenses $2,518,285

Program Expenses $14,919,173

Other Expenses $7,441,880

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,623,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$15,528,128	$17,766,577	-0.1%
Expenses	$21,623,352	$23,998,583	-0.1%
Net Income	$-6,095,224	$-6,232,006	0.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

113

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$2,920,739

Total Directors

$1,240,789

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BALKRISHAN KALRA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN CORNELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN MOYNIHAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY ENGELBERT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARA KHOSROWSHAHI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRYL WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLIOTT PORTNOY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FEIKE SIJBESMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD LEMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN CANTWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ILHAM KADRI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES QUINCEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE DIMON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MCCOLLUM	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$658,774	$12,343	$671,117
JENNY JOHNSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM FITTERLING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN Q DOYLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON R MOELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE BOLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SWEET	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE BARTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY WARDEN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRT WALKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN PECK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORRAINE HARITON	PRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER)	0.00	Officer Director	$533,912	$35,760	$569,672
LYNN MARTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY BETH HOGAN ESQ	SECRETARY (OUTGOING)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL D HSU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL K WIRTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL S DELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL HUDSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL KNOPP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PENNY PENNINGTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REVATHI ADVAITHI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB DAVIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA ARMBRUSTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOPHIE BELLON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACY JANIAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONI TOWNES-WHITLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY ZUCKERMAN	GENERAL COUNSEL, CCO	35.00	Officer	$203,465	$25,652	$229,117
HEATHER FOUST CUMMINGS	CHIEF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT	35.00	Officer	$362,413	$25,978	$388,391
JED SEKLOWITZ	CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	35.00	Officer	$179,494	$40,759	$220,253
LEELA WILSON	CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER	35.00	Officer	$315,636	$82,927	$398,563
STACEY BAIN	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	35.00	Officer	$357,955	$85,671	$443,626
ELISA I LEARY	SVP, PEOPLE & CULTURE	35.00	Highest	$234,955	$24,186	$259,141
EMILY ROWNEY	HEAD OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT	35.00	Highest	$193,286	$26,924	$220,210
JAMES MBASSA	VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	35.00	Highest	$218,322	$54,307	$272,629
JULIE WIEDENHEFT	SVP, GLOBAL CORP. SERV. & COMMUNITY	35.00	Highest	$283,324	$53,186	$336,510
KELLY MONTES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Highest	$176,893	$38,234	$215,127

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$15,528,128	$21,623,352	$43,948,776	$-6,095,224
2024	$17,766,577	$23,998,583	$46,143,807	$-6,232,006
2023	$20,115,847	$26,901,980	$50,063,121	$-6,786,133
2022	$21,947,907	$22,605,203	$51,330,663	$-657,296
2021	$22,153,415	$19,718,992	$56,172,197	$2,434,423
2020	$27,245,399	$20,785,309	$54,920,286	$6,460,090
2019	$29,826,959	$16,450,139	$41,612,800	$13,376,820
2018	$14,405,422	$14,424,196	$27,693,095	$-18,774